certificate of incorporation

American  

noun

1. a statement filed with a state official in forming a corporation, stating its name, purposes, the distribution of its stock, etc.

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certificate of incorporation British  

noun

1. company law a signed statement by the Registrar of Companies that a company is duly incorporated

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Example Sentences

Our team has requested GHF's certificate of incorporation and other linked documents.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

The certificate of incorporation of a private limited company for Snyder UK Investments Limited was filed Nov. 21 with the registrar of companies for England and Wales.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2023

Veeva’s certificate of incorporation, sent by a spokesman, now states that the company will be managed to balance stockholder interests with those of its customers, employees and others.

From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2021

The legislation would allow startup companies to elect to become a cooperative when they file a certificate of incorporation.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2017

Ten years afterwards—in 1844—a more important line of policy was adopted, and all companies with some exceptions were enabled to obtain a certificate of incorporation without applying for a charter or special act.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various